Fan-favorite guard Dennis Smith Jr. is back with the Dallas Mavericks on a training camp deal. Dallas signed him in hopes of allowing him to compete for a roster spot and guarantee his G League rights. However, if he were to make the team, he would likely have to battle Brandon Williams, whose contract isn't fully guaranteed heading into next season.
Yet, if the Mavs' final roster spot came down to the two players mentioned above, there is one area Smith Jr. has an advantage in: his defense. During his time with Dallas and especially in Brooklyn and Charlotte, Smith Jr.